SPOKANE, Wash. – A memorial service is scheduled for Spokane County Sheriff’s Deputy Sergeant Kenneth Salas, who lost his life while on duty. The service will take place at the Spokane Convention Center on Wednesday, August 20, at 1 p.m.

The public is welcome to attend, although the Spokane Sheriff’s Office has noted that seating will be limited. More details regarding the procession are expected to be released by the Sheriff’s Office in the coming days.

Sergeant Salas was working along Interstate 90 near the Four Lakes exit nearly a week ago when he was struck by a driver while removing a traffic hazard from the road. He was transported to Sacred Heart, where he succumbed to his injuries.

The incident remains under investigation by the Washington State Patrol.

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